Comment on Betts claimed off waivers; Woywitka on waivers; Palushaj, Blunden, Schultz to Hamilton (2011-10-05 10:28:03)My take on the Yemelin situation is that he needs to earn his spot on the roster... This is the way Martin works. With all the injuries, he'll get his chance sooner than later; the question is, will he be fine and ready when it happens?
It seems he showed up to camp less than ready and after not breaking the opening lineup, will his motivation dwindle even further? I hope not because he seems like a decent prospect. It is in these situations that I think the Habs need a better moral support system... Something better than Gainey taking a walk in old Montreal with the player.
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Comment on Canadiens physicals Friday morning (2011-09-16 10:20:41)I think the demotions and benchings are part of playing in a high-pressure environment like Montreal. Perhaps the media and fans are more lenient in a market like Buffalo. Young P.K still has some maturing to do and makes his share of mistakes. That being said, I believe he has greater potential than Myers as an offensive defenseman.
To put it bluntly, I really hate comparing two players for the sake of contract dealings. Unfortunately, the NHL is a business and in order to establish pricing, comparables have to be sought out.
If I were Goat, I would not hesitate to sign P.K. to a multi-year 5-6 million a year contract. Especially after he just signed an injury-prone Markov with uncertain future to something similar.
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Comment on Video: Habs tee off to start 2011-12 season (2011-09-14 14:19:56)As to be expected, a whole lotta nothin' from the interviews. It is still nice to see the boys out in full form and ready for another season.
A few subtleties:
- Nice TaylorMade Habs cap on Ryan White... where do I get one?
- Gionta could have shaved knowing he'd be greeted with a media scrum at the course.
- I think Jacques Martin has been practicing his interview shtick all summer.. He's really good at saying nothing with 1000 words.
FORE!!!
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Comment on Postcard II from Rookie Camp (2011-09-13 11:39:22)It seems like a natural next step in Jodoin's career. Hopefully he'll do some good in Hamilton and be the great sidekick a farm team coach can be for the big leagues.
Communication is key here; the system and core values of the Habs need to trickle down to the Bulldogs and all of the coaching staff need to be on the same wave lengths.
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Comment on Revised Canadiens prospects list (2011-09-09 14:44:36)Kinda sucks to see Gomez at the top of the list of fantasy players to avoid. I, for one, am rooting for him to come back to his former self this year and get a few more points. That being said, I probably wouldn't take him in my pool... Long shot at best.
Anyone else here think Cammaleri might be poised for a personal best season? Don't know if he's always been like this but his tweets and interviews over the summer have been all about fitness; may be in best shape of his life?
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Comment on No surprise (2011-09-07 11:05:31)Tough times for hockey all around! Thoughts and prayers to all the KHL families.
That and the Boogard story hit like a ton of bricks!
Sometimes you need a catalyst for change and hopefully this will help in improving the situation for all the 3rd and 4th liners that have a hard time cracking the lineup. I feel like their reality is misunderstood.
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